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Drum head recommendations 1970's drums
I would like to get updated before buying a complete set of heads for a 6 drum kit 12, 13, 16, 18, 22 bass, 14 snare 1970's Ludwig & TAMA, with muffle...
8 years agoGretsch internal muffler restoration
Humidity must be good for the drum shell, but no so good for the metal parts. I'm wondering what the best humidity over all is for drums. I keep my dr...
8 years agoAdded 1969 Ludwig Toms to Set
OK, it might be worth it because they are nearly 50 years old now. Another reason is that I like using a clear bottom head so the audience can see the...
8 years agoAdded 1969 Ludwig Toms to Set
As copied from my blog entry under "Ludwig in September Early October 1970" here is what I entered for the serial numbers: All are 3 ply mahogany lac...
8 years agoLudwig in September and Early October 1970
Corrected 13x13 s/n is 805082. In March 1972 I ordered a new set of Ludwig's and they didn't have date stamps or paper tags. (sorry I never took any p...
8 years agoLudwig in September and Early October 1970
I just acquired 3 toms and I'm trying to date when they could have been made. All are 3 ply mahogany lacquer finish with maple interior and reinforcin...
8 years agoAdded 1969 Ludwig Toms to Set
Thank you for your responses. The workmanship that went into these is quite nice. Although it does not appear that Ludwig hand picked wood grains for...
8 years agoAn unique Rogers characteristic
I know that smell! But lament with me. I bought a great double bass set of Rogers script gray pearl finish in 1976 with original grey painted interior...
8 years agoAdded 1969 Ludwig Toms to Set
A few photos:
8 years agoAdded 1969 Ludwig Toms to Set
I just bought a threesome of 1969 & 1970 Ludwig mahogany finish 3-ply toms to add to my existing set. These are to mix and match with my existing set....
8 years agoNew drum heads for 70's TAMA's
Thank you for the input, especially on the bass drum heads. Now I at least have a point of reference to talk to the salesmen to order them. -Craig
9 years agoNew drum heads for 70's TAMA's
I am planning on putting on new drum heads and saving the original TAMA Superstar heads from the 1970's. When I last played seriously (70's & 80's) o...
9 years ago1970's TAMA Superstar bought new
You are so right, the tag has Made in Japan right on it. I have a serial number of 90435 on a tom. Hopefully I can find some data to know what year th...
9 years ago1970's TAMA Superstar bought new
Sorry about my lack of knowledge, but I do not see the Superstar's listed under Japanese drums. Where were these made? At the time that I bought them...
9 years ago1970's TAMA Superstar bought new
OK this pic worked...
9 years ago